In the bottom of the second inning, Tokai University Sagami took the lead, temporarily leading Waseda Industries 1-0.
From the commentator's booth, the live commentator of the match quickly flipped through the materials at hand and then exclaimed in surprise:
"This is the first time in this tournament that Waseda Industries has fallen behind in a game!"
Hearing this, the audience in front of the television were somewhat surprised, but upon reflection, it seemed true — in previous matches, whether facing the strong Luzheng Society, Nihon University, or the more average Kyushu Academy, Wisdom, and Wakayama, Waseda had consistently gained an early advantage with their powerful offense, never falling behind.
This also worried both the supporters of Waseda on the site and those in front of the television:
